Making Lunch in a Box Fun For All Ages...

Bento is the Japanese art form of making a packaged
lunch. It has taken a simple meal and turned it into an
occasion, with beautifully designed lunchboxes and food that
is so fun it resembles culinary art. Traditionally in Japan
a bento consists of rice, fish, and seaweed. In recent years
Americans have taken the concept of the bento lunch and run
wild with it. New American Style bento lunchboxes have hit
the market and kids (and adults alike) all across the
country are eating lunch out of bento style lunchboxes. Gone
are the days of boring brown paper bag lunches... here comes
the bento!

Bentos come in all shapes and sizes and rarely look like
the traditional lunchbox you may have grown up with. They
may have compartments to maximize space, they may be oval
shaped or shaped like a Geisha doll, they may also be tiered
and stackable. They can be made of plastic, ceramic, wood,
or stainless steel.

Another common practice with bento is arranging the food
inside them decoratively... perhaps shaping hard boiled eggs
into fish or animals, making an octopus out of a hotdog or
making faces with seaweed and colored rice.
You can have any type of meal you want in any bento you
want... raw, vegan, gluten free, sugar free, paleo...you
name it...you can make it. And what about Halloween bentos,
Easter bentos, and Christmas bentos.... make your child's
lunch hour and yours a fun one everyday! Bento lunches are
for the young, old... anyone who wants to make meals more
exciting.

Of course you don't have to be a child to enjoy a good
bento box. Adults carry bentos boxes of all shapes and sizes
to work every day.
Some great things about the art of bento:

Makes lunch time fun!

Encourages healthier eating.

Bentos create less food waste.

Makes using leftovers a snap!

Makes co-workers and other students envious!

Bentology

The Bentology Lunchbox is my preferred lunchbox for
kids. It is made of safe, non-leaching plastics and
it is a durable lunchbox that can be used for many
years. The compartments make it easy to pack
delicious, nutritious lunches every day. It is easy
to clean and easy to use. You can buy it with a
matching carrying bag and water bottle too! This
bento lunchbox is my top pick! Read my in depth
review of the Bentology Lunchbox.

This is a bento for adults or older kids, like
teens. It is actually a lunch "jar" that is unique
and functional. It is made of stainless steel and
has vacuum insulation. There are four inner bowls
and a washable container that holds them. Included
is a convenient carry strap for easy transport to
school or work. There is also a
Ms. Bento that holds
less food and has a more feminine look for the
ladies.

Lunchbots
Lunch Carriers

Lunchbots lunch carriers
are made up of stainless steel and do not leach
harmful chemicals that can be found in plastic
containers.
Lunchbots
are child and eco-friendly accommodations that can
be washed and reused. It is the ideal alternative
for parents ensuring the safety of their kids from
toxic chemical influences that can harm their
health.

To-Go
Ware Two Tier Stainless Steel Lunch Box

Stainless, stylish & stackable! This
2-tier tiffin
system that hails from India. It is reusable,
lightweight, and has a lid that doubles as a plate.
It's easy to carry and clean, but hard to live
without. Great for both cold or hot food, and the
planet, too. Fold down the handle to make it compact
and easy to store. Perfect for work, school,
picnics, or a night out (makes for a stylish doggy
bag). One or two? Up to you!

A
Great Bento Option for Toddlers and Babies!
This ThinkBaby bento set is perfect for very young kids. It
has bowls in two sizes (with lids) a mug, utensils,
and a bento box with secure lid. Free of BPA, PVC,
phthalate lead, and melamine. It is very stylish,
functional, and great for use at day cares,
preschools, zoos, and other places you may need to
bring food.
This set is made of stainless steel and covered in
safe plastics.

Vivo
Bento Boxes
This is a very stylish square bento box for older
kids and adults. It is comprised of three stackable
trays so that food is compartmentalized and
separate. One tray could hold a sandwich, one tray
could hold cut veggies and dip, and another tray
could have some beef and noodles left over from the
previous night's dinner. It is great for meals on
the move. Reusable, dish washer safe. Lively color
combinations make picnics or an everyday lunch an
event.

Light
My Fire - Triangle Shaped Bento & Spork!!
The affordable Light My Fire LunchBox & Spork set
includes the basics for packing a waste-free lunch,
or for cutting back on waste when eating at your
office, in a cafeteria or at a take-out restaurant.
Once we got it in our hands, the possibilities
seemed endless – dorm rooms, corporate cafeterias,
even cook outs – bring this compact kit along and
you can say no to paper plates and disposable
utensils no matter where you are.

This is a multi-layer lunch pack with a re-freezable
ice pack. It makes a workday picnic in the park an
everyday event. Eat right and eat well when you pack
your own delicious lunch and open up to six hours
later to a level of freshness you never thought
possible. You can, with fit & fresh. Ingredients:
Durable plastic, easy to clean.

Black+Blum
Lunch Pot, Bento
A unique spin on an old favorite.. the thermos.
These lunch pots can be used to tote food or liquid
in style and they stack, bento style! Put warm soup
or oatmeal in the bottom pot and a salad or fresh
fruit on the top and then use the handy carrying
strap to carry it in to work or school. It also
comes with a matching spork! How much easier could
it be to carry a healthy lunch wherever you go?
Above you can see the green color scheme. It is also
available in orange AND you can get a Black+Blum
bento box.

The whole concept of this lunchbox is awesome… BPA
free (safe) plastics, compartments to eliminate the
need for plastic baggies and single serving
packaging, and it is a pretty hip looking bento. I
also like the carrying handle and the ability to use
the stickers that come with it to make it completely
unique to your child.

Kotobuki
Geisha Doll Bento Box!!

Cuteness overload!!! This adorable
geisha doll bento
box set has two tiers to keep food in separate
compartments, and the top tier has a seal on lid to
prevent leaking. The included bowl makes preparing
instant soups or broths to go along with your bento
lunch easy and fun. An elastic band is included to
secure the set together.